how to pronounce friction

/fʁik.sjɔ̃/

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friction is pronounced in two syllables

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meanings of friction

noun:

Friction: the rubbing, the conflict or the physics force.

friction frequency in french - C2+ level of CEFR

the word friction occurs in french on average 1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.